What are some of the health problems associated with very-low-calorie diets? List at least five
What will be an ideal response?
(any five or more of the following):
1. Blood sugar imbalance
2. Cold intolerance
3. Constipation
4. Decreased basal metabolic rate
5. Dehydration
6. Diarrhea
7. Emotional problems
8. Fatigue
9. Headaches
10. Heart irregularities
11. Kidney infection or failure
12. Loss of lean body tissue
13. Weakness
14. Potential for coma and death
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Many of the diet drugs currently available and approved by the FDA can ensure permanent weight loss. 2. Orlistat, a fat-blocker, results in an average weight loss of 15 pounds or more. 3. There are currently three classes of drugs commonly prescribed for weight loss: those that act in the brain to reduce food intake; those that act in the body to reduce fat absorption; and those that directly attack and reduce fat deposits in the body. 4. Surgery should be considered the first-line approach for patients with a BMI of 40 or greater. 5. The constant presence of stress hormones during chronic stress can influence fat deposits and increase the amount of fat deposited in the abdomen.
In preparation for a visit from your four-year-old niece, you have securely stored all of the household cleaners, insecticides, other chemicals, and medications. In terms of poison control, are you ready for the visit?
A) No, because most poisonings in children under six involve personal care products and cosmetics. B) Yes, as long as you have locked up both the prescription and over-the-counter medications. C) Yes, as long as the storage areas are someplace your niece cannot easily reach. D) Yes, you are ready (at least as far as poison control is concerned).
Heart rate is one physiological indicator of stress in the body
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Diffusion Theory provides an explanation of how change (innovation) occurs in a given population
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.